Japan: Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Market 2020

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Market Size in Japan

The revenue of the wood fuel (coniferous) market in Japan amounted to $X in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) consumption continues to indicate a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The wood fuel (coniferous) consumption peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Production in Japan

Wood fuel (coniferous) production in Japan amounted to X cubic meters in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) production continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (coniferous) production attained its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports from Japan

In 2017, wood fuel (coniferous) exports from Japan stood at X cubic meters, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) exports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (coniferous) exports attained its maximum volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) exports totaled $X in 2017. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) exports continue to indicate a remarkable growth. The exports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Exports by Country from Japan

South Korea (X cubic meters) was the main destination of wood fuel (coniferous) exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, wood fuel (coniferous) exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X cubic meters), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Korea stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood fuel (coniferous) exports from Japan, making up X% of total wood fuel (coniferous) exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to South Korea stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Export Prices by Country in Japan

In 2017, the average wood fuel (coniferous) export price amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) export price continues to indicate a drastic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when the average export prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average export prices for wood fuel (coniferous) reached its maximum level of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Average export prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the highest prices were recorded for export prices to China ($X per thousand cubic meters) and South Korea ($X per thousand cubic meters), while average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per thousand cubic meters) and South Korea ($X per thousand cubic meters) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced a decline.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports into Japan

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of wood fuel (coniferous) were imported into Japan; growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) imports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The imports peaked of X cubic meters in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, wood fuel (coniferous) imports totaled $X in 2017. In general, wood fuel (coniferous) imports continue to indicate a significant downturn. Over the period under review, the wood fuel (coniferous) imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Imports by Country into Japan

In 2017, Canada (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of wood fuel (coniferous) to Japan, accounting for X% share of total imports. Moreover, wood fuel (coniferous) imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second largest supplier, Sweden (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-X% per year) and China (-X% per year).

In value terms, largest wood fuel (coniferous) suppliers to Japan were Canada ($X), China ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, the Philippines, Russia, France, the U.S., Estonia, Indonesia and Latvia, which together accounted for a further X%.

Latvia (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Fuel (Coniferous) Import Prices by Country in Japan

In 2017, the average wood fuel (coniferous) import price amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, wood fuel (coniferous) import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when the average import prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for wood fuel (coniferous) reached its peak figure level of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was the Philippines ($X per thousand cubic meters), while prices for wood fuel (coniferous) imports from Latvia ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Russia (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform